Caleb Grill's status unknown for Tuesday vs. Kansas State

[Connor_Ferguson]

Caleb Grill's status unknown for Tuesday night bout with K-State

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill did not practice on Monday ahead of his team's top 15 matchup with Kansas State set for Tuesday night. Grill tweaked his back during his team's 78-67 win over Texas a week ago at Hilton Coliseum and played limited minutes during Saturday's 61-59 loss to Oklahoma State

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[TClone99]

Caleb Grill's status unknown for Tuesday night bout with K-State

Iowa State guard Caleb Grill did not practice on Monday ahead of his team's top 15 matchup with Kansas State set for Tuesday night. Grill tweaked his back during his team's 78-67 win over Texas a week ago at Hilton Coliseum and played limited minutes during Saturday's 61-59 loss to Oklahoma State

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Its gonna take some smoke and mirrors to beat K-State without Caleb. Tough break.

 

[Malty Flannel]

DNP and status unknown 36 hours before game time means pretty much 0% chance he plays. huge bummer

 

[isuno1fan]

Expected this. Hoping others step up.

 

[CoKane]

Not great. Only positive is we have some time to plan without him now.

 

[cyclone87]

That’s tough, going to need some magic. I expect the fans to show up and make it “LOUD”. Let’s see if we can come close to that Texas game atmosphere.

 

[exCYtable]

Need someone to step up and hit 3's and I'm not sure if we have that guy. Was really hoping Eli King would fill that role more at this point, but that's a dead horse that's been beaten in another thread.

 

[CloniesForLife]

Sucks but I'm just hoping he can get well to play for the rest of the year ASAP. This game is obviously huge but our whole season doesn't hinge on it

 

[cayin]

back strains are tough deal, they can linger for a long time. you can think you are better, but then go out and try and do something like play basketball, you can aggravate it and make it worse. Speculation on my part, but I think he is out for awhile

 

[isufbcurt]

This is why teams have the "needle". Take the needle, play the games, rest in the off season.

 

[Drew0311]

Can you imagine 2 years ago saying stuff like "Dang, Grill is not going to play, were going to need everyone to step up". That is how far Grill has come.

 

[hiltonisheaven]

Tough news but gotta get Caleb healthy. T. King, Watson, Ward be ready to get some extra minutes. Gabe, Lipsey, Holmes gotta stay out of foul trouble.

 

[CoachHines3]

offense is LOST without him

 

[cyclone87]

Aside from his O, Grill has been a pretty nasty perimeter defender as well. He does a lot for the team. Hopefully someone can step up into that role. Tough with him and Jaz both out.

 

[Cfinnerty16]

I am very sad

 

[GTO]

Not ideal. We missed his defense, rebounding, and shooting in the second half of the OSU game. Watson can provide most except for the shooting.

 

[bawbie]

Can you imagine 2 years ago saying stuff like "Dang, Grill is not going to play, were going to need everyone to step up". That is how far Grill has come.

2 years? I can't imagine anyone saying that in early December!

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Its gonna take some smoke and mirrors to beat K-State without Caleb. Tough break.

If Iowa can total depants us without a guy like Kris Murray, then we can certainly take down the kitties in Ames without Caleb. It's rally the troops time, and get well soon, Caleb!

 

[Cyinthenorth]

Tough news but gotta get Caleb healthy. T. King, Watson, Ward be ready to get some extra minutes. Gabe, Lipsey, Holmes gotta stay out of foul trouble.

Eli, it's your time to shine, buddy!

 

[surly]

That’s tough, going to need some magic. I expect the fans to show up and make it “LOUD”. Let’s see if we can come close to that Texas game atmosphere.

Coach Tang talks HIlton magic at 16-minute mark.